Almost Twinkie Cake Recipe

Name: Almost Twinkie Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix; 1 (6 ounce) package vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix; ½ cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 cup milk; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup margarine, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (6 ounce) package vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup water

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["Combine cake mix and pudding in a large bowl, sift together with a fork.", "Make a well in the middle and add oil, eggs, pudding, water, and half the vanilla to it.", "Beat this mixture at medium speed for about 2 - 3 minutes.", "Pour into a greased and floured 9x13"" pan.", "Bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes or until a cake tester inserted near the middle comes out clean.", "while the cake is cooling, make the filling.", "FILLING.", "In a saucepan mix the flour with the milk.", "Cook this mixture until it thickens, stirring constantly; cool.", "Add sugar, salt, shortening, margarine, and remaining vanilla.", "Beat this mixture until it is fluffy and resembles the texture of twinkie filling.", "Spread this on the cooled cake.", "Store the cake in your refrigerator."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix, 1 (6 ounce) package vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Almost Twinkie Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almost Twinkie Cake

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